705 Quotes About Humble

  • Author Julian Baggini
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    The truly humble feel the ground beneath their feet every day and do not only become aware of it when held aloft or pushed down to their knees.

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  • Author Napoleon Bonaparte
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    This accession of territory affirms forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a maritime rival who sooner or later will humble her pride.

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  • Author Samuel Butler
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    I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.

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  • Author Steve Burns
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    The best traders I know are also the most humble people I know, coincidence? Or has the market taught them some very valuable lessons?

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  • Author William Blake
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    The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,The humble sheep a threat'ning horn:While the Lily white shall in love delight,Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.

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  • Author Abraham Cowley
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    Awake, awake, my Lyre!And tell thy silent master's humble taleIn sounds that may prevail;Sounds that gentle thoughts inspire:Though so exalted sheAnd I so lowly beTell her, such different notes make all thy harmony.

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